Oldham Athletic midfielder Hallam Hope assaulted after Chesterfield game in 'vicious' attack

Oldham Athletic midfielder Hallam Hope has been left with serious injuries after he was "viciously" attacked after their match against Chesterfield.

The footballer was taken to hospital after the assault and will not be fit to play for Oldham for "a number of weeks", the Latics say.

In a statement the club said Hope, 28, from Manchester, was attacked in the staff car park after their 0-2 defeat against Chesterfield on Saturday, 3 September.

Oldham have reported the matter to Greater Manchester Police and provided CCTV footage of the assault.

Oldham Athletic said: "The matter has been reported to the Police and we have provided CCTV footage in relation to the incident.

"The club is supporting Hallam and will continue to do so. We wish him a speedy recovery from a dreadful experience."

The Latics said they will make no further comment while the investigation continues.

Chesterfield later said they were aware of an allegation relating to one of their players and that the club were assisting police enquiries.

A club statement read: “Following an incident which took place after Saturday’s game at Oldham Athletic, we are aware of an allegation relating to an unnamed Chesterfield player.

“As this is an ongoing investigation, no further comment will be made at this stage.”

Barbados international Hope came through Everton’s academy system and had permanent spells with Bury, Carlisle and Swindon before joining the Latics last summer.

The Manchester-born player represented England up to under-19 level.”

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